Curriculum Statements — EYFS and KS1 | Reception and Key Stage 1

A practical reference resource designed to help teachers clearly see the links between the Reception curriculum and the Year 1 and Year 2 National Curriculum. Created by an experienced Early Years teacher and aligned with both the EYFS framework and National Curriculum, these “I am learning to…” statements support teachers and school leaders to understand curriculum progression across the EYFS to KS1 transition — and to articulate that progression with clarity and confidence.

What’s Included?

“I am learning to…” statements linking Reception curriculum content with Year 1 and Year 2 National Curriculum expectations across:

• Reading
• Writing
• Maths — Number and Shape, Space and Measure
• Understanding the World — Geography, History and Science
• Expressive Arts and Design — Art, Design Technology and Music
• Physical Development — PE

Why Teachers Love It

• Makes curriculum progression across EYFS and KS1 visible and easy to communicate
• Supports teachers to plan with a clear understanding of where children have come from and where they are going
• Helps SLT and subject leads understand how their subject fits within the EYFS and KS1 curriculum
• Supports confident transition planning and curriculum conversations across year groups
• Useful for the whole school team — from class teachers to senior leaders

How Can I Use This Resource?

• Use to map and communicate curriculum progression from Reception through to Year 2
• Share with SLT and subject leads to support whole-school curriculum planning and review
• Use to inform transition conversations between Reception and Year 1 teachers
• Reference during planning to ensure learning builds purposefully on prior knowledge and skills
• Use as a starting point for professional development discussions around curriculum coherence and transition

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